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Ombudsman lauds new era of oversight - Annual Report 2016-2017

(June 27, 2017 – TORONTO) - Greater oversight of public sector bodies will improve accountability and services to Ontarians, provided it is consistent and effective, Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé notes today in his latest Annual Report, marking the first full year of his term and his office’s …

From A Vast Injustice to A Vast Improvement

1 It’s a privilege to be here today with so many innovators in the health care field. I want to thank you for the opportunity, because I believe this is an area where the role of the Ombudsman is becoming increasingly important. 2 I would like to start by quoting a great Canadian scholar of public …

Civilian Oversight: Use It or Lose It

Speech by André Marin, Ombudsman of Ontario, to the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards, Spring Conference, May 24, 2014 1 Good morning and thank you for inviting me to speak today. It’s been two years since I last had the pleasure to present to your group. I would like to start with a …

Ombudsman speaks to Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association

Ombudsman André Marin explained what his expanded oversight will mean for school boards at the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association business seminar on April 30. He emphasized that the Ombudsman's office should be the last resort, and that we will work with local complaint mechanisms to …

Speech at Club Canadien Toronto

Ontario Ombudsman André Marin presented to the Club Canadien Toronto on April 21, 2015. Speech at Club Canadien Toronto … Speech at Club Canadien Toronto …

Speech to Ontario Association of Police Services Board

On May 29, 2015, Ontario Ombudsman André Marin spoke at the annual general meeting and spring conference for the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards, in Toronto. He highlighted some of his office's work on police-related investigations, and emphasized the importance for robust police …

Open Government for a Fairer Society: SYT Keynote Address by Premier Kathleen Wynne

This link opens in a new tab Read the transcript of Kathleen Wynne's speech "Open Government for a Fairer Society" (PDF) Premier Kathleen Wynne spoke about the importance of building good working relationships between government organizations and oversight offices, as the keynote speaker at …

All you need to know if the Ombudsman calls

This link opens in a new tab View the transcript of Paul Dubé's Speech: "All you need to know if the Ombudsman Calls" (accessible PDF) Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé spoke at the Ontario East Municipal Conference in Kingston on September 14, discussing the Office's oversight of municipalities. “All …

A win-win-win: How the Ombudsman can help you

This link opens in a new tab View the transcript of Paul Dubé's Speech: "A win-win-win: how the Ombudsman can help you" (accessible PDF) Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé gave the keynote address at the Summer Leadership Conference for the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation in Ottawa on August …

Ombudsman 101: Oversight of School Boards

This link opens in a new tab View Transcript of Paul Dubé's Speech, "Ombudsman 101: Oversight of School Boards" (accessible PDF) “Ombudsman 101: Oversight of School Boards” Ontario College of Teachers Annual Meeting of Members Paul Dubé, Ombudsman of Ontario Toronto, Ontario, June 2, 2016 1 Thank …

Ombudsman Oversight of Municipalities: What to expect if the Ombudsman calls

This link opens in a new tab View the transcript of Paul Dubé Speech, "Ombudsman Oversight of Municipalities: What to expect if the Ombudsman calls" (accessible PDF) “Ombudsman Oversight of Municipalities: What to expect if the Ombudsman calls” Association française des municipalités de l’Ontario …

Sustainable Communities: The Northern Perspective

This link opens in a new tab View the transcript of Paul Dubé's Speech: "Sustainable Communities: The Northern Perspective" (accessible PDF) On May 12, 2016, Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé spoke to delegates at the 56 th Annual Conferenceof the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities, in …

Ombudsman Oversight: Are You Prepared?

This link opens in new tab View Transcript of Paul Dubé's Speech, "Ombudsman Oversight: Are You Prepared?" (accessible PDF) Paul Dubé, Ombudsman of Ontario Ontario Small Urban Municipalities 63 rd Annual Conference Goderich, May 6, 2016 1 Good morning, and thank you for being here bright and early. …

Bill 8 and Strengthening Municipal Accountability

This link opens in a new tab Read a transcript of Paul Dubé's Speech, "Bill 8 and Strengthening Municipal Accountability (accessible PDF) Paul Dubé, Ombudsman of Ontario Speech to Municipal Integrity Commissioners of Ontario Spring Meeting April 26, 2016 1 Thank you so much for inviting me to speak …

The Value of Ombudsman Oversight

This link opens in a new tab Read a transcript of the "The Value of Ombudsman Oversight" Speech (PDF) The Value of Ombudsman Oversight Barbara Finlay, Acting Ombudsman of Ontario Ontario Good Roads Association / Rural Ontario Municipalities AssociationnJoint Conference February 23, 2016 - Toronto 1 …

What to expect when the Ombudsman calls - Opening remarks

This link opens in a new tab Read the transcript of Paul Dubé's Speech, "What to expect when the Ombudsman calls" (accessible PDF) On March 31, the Office of the Ontario Ombudsman hosted webinars for municipalities and school boards about what stakeholders can expect when the Ombudsman calls. You …

Working in Partnership to Transform Public Services

This link opens in a new tab Read the transcript of the "Working in Partnership to Transform Public Services" Speech (accessible PDF) On February 25, 2016, the Ontario Ombudsman's Office, in partnership with Canada's Public Policy Forum, held a one-day forum for municipal and school board …

Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities keynote speech

This link opens in a new tab, View transcript of Paul Dube's Speech: "Forward Thinking for a Greater North" (accessible PDF) On May 11, 2017, Ontario Ombudsman, Paul Dubé, gave a keynote speech at the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities' 57th annual conference, in North Bay.   “Forward …

Nowhere to Turn: Institutionalization by Default, Not Design

This link opens in a new tab View Paul Dubé Speech, "Nowhere to Turn: Institutionalization by Default, Not Design" (accessible PDF) On March 23 2017, Ontario Ombudsman, Paul Dubé, presented to CAMH's Dual Diagnosis and the Forensic Mental Health System conference, in Toronto. “Nowhere to Turn: …

Creating a complaints procedure in municipalities

This link opens in a new tab Read Laura Pettigrew's Presentation, "Creating a complaints procedure in municipalities" (accessible PDF) On January 30, General Counsel Laura Pettigrew spoke at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) annual conference in Toronto, detailing the steps and best …